Turkey Cr Watershed Site 47
Key Takeaway
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 47 is classified as low hazard in Iowa. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 67.4% in IA) |
| Dam Length | 1,020 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | IA01859 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Cass County SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Turkey Cr Watershed Site 47?
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 47 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Turkey Cr Watershed Site 47?
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 47 is owned by Cass County SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Turkey Cr Watershed Site 47 built?
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 47 was completed in 1978, making it 48 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Turkey Cr Watershed Site 47?
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 47 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Turkey Cr Watershed Site 47?
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 47 has a dam height of 34 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Turkey Cr Watershed Site 47 last inspected?
Turkey Cr Watershed Site 47 was last inspected on April 13, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.